Adding 4GB Stick to 2x4GB setup

[macdeez]

Hello,

Would it be possible to add a 4GB stick to my existing 2x4GB set up? All three will be the exact same model and make so I'm hoping there's no conflict in that department. My mobo is a MSI Z87-G45 gaming and the ram is of this model http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006WAGG14?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

So I'm hoping to go from a 8GB set up to a 12GB set up, or would it be more effective to go for 16GB? Even though I don't really need that much but I am finding that sometimes my ram is strained and I would like some extra leeway as I can afford it at the moment.

Thanks guys.

 

[getochkn]

get 2 more 4gb's so that everything will run in dual channel. adding 1 stick will force it down to single channel, you need even number of sticks to get the full benefit of dual channel.

 

[Tradesman1]

Can try, no guarantees that adding DRAM from another package will play nice, if you do and they will play it will be *GB in dual Channel and the odd 4 in single mode....if any problems, give me a shout

 

[Havo_k]

Yes but it will run in a single channel mode. Buy a pair of 4gb if you can to keep them in dual channel.

 

[macdeez]

Hahah well I've jumped the gun and already bought one! Should I cancel that order and buy a 2x4GB kit or shall I just place an order for another 4GB stick? I'm guessing that 2 2x4GB kits would play nice as they would run in 2 seperate dual channel modes, is that correct?

 

[macdeez]

hey guys I've been looking through amazon and I've found this, but the pictures are of an SSD. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-BLS4G3D1609DS1S00CEU-Ballistix-240-pin-PC3-12800/dp/B006WAGG14/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1424631337&sr=8-3&keywords=crucial+ballistix I'm confused haha.

 

[Vic 40]

Pictures are to me from ram.Seems to be the same one as from that link in your first post,just found in a different manner.

 

[sora]

Hahah well I've jumped the gun and already bought one! Should I cancel that order and buy a 2x4GB kit or shall I just place an order for another 4GB stick? I'm guessing that 2 2x4GB kits would play nice as they would run in 2 seperate dual channel modes, is that correct?

I guess you could place an order for another 2x4GB stick kit.